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destroying angel — n. either of two species (Amanita verna or A. virosa) of large, deadly, white amanita mushrooms found during warm weather in moist forests … English World dictionary

Destroying angel — For other uses, see Destroying angel (disambiguation). The name destroying angel applies to several similar, closely related species of deadly all white mushrooms in the genus Amanita.[1] They are Amanita bisporigera and A. ocreata in eastern and … Wikipedia

destroying angel — any of several deadly poisonous mushrooms of the genus Amanita, having a white cap and stem, white spores, and a conspicuous volva at the base of the stem. [1905 10] * * * … Universalium

destroying angel — destroy′ing an′gel n. fng any of several deadly poisonous mushrooms of the genus Amanita[/ex] • Etymology: 1905–10 … From formal English to slang

Destroying angel (disambiguation) — Destroying angel is a name applied to several similar, closely related species of deadly species of Amanita mushrooms. Destroying angel may also refer to: Destroying angel (Bible), in various passages Destroying Angel, a member of the Mormon… … Wikipedia